Balloon Debate Discussion. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mänwe · 12-14-2006, 07:08 AM

I apologise if this is not the right place to start this thread; but as I foresee it as a blend of Tolkien and the Barrow-Downs itself I thought it best go here. I hope my reasoning is sound. (All complaints to Boromir88 if I am wrong

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I have noticed many fine quizzes and games but I've not seen a sign of a "Balloon Debate", (I may not have looked deep enough) so I wanted to start this thread and guage the interest of the members.

Would you like to take part in a Balloon Debate?

Now what is a "Balloon Debate" for those a little unfamiliar with the term. Well it is simple, a number of participants for example six (this figure is usually a managable number for the moderator and participants and time length desired), speaks on behalf of themselves, or a character or race, (however my intention is for this to change to accomodate different challenges) to win over the audience.

That is to say that the balloon in which they are in, is sinking, one person must be thrown out at the end of each round (the voting is made by the non-participants) until there is one "Champion" left.

Mithalwen · 12-14-2006, 07:46 AM

Having googled to find out what it was... it is not a million miles from the survivor threads... hopefully the single champion thing would stop it getting quite so err....vitriolic?

Mänwe · 12-14-2006, 08:34 AM

Ah, silly of me not to have included a description of what it is...I shall edit it in a minute.

Yes, there has not been a debate yet that I have either participated in, viewed or moderated that has degenerated into any sort of nastyness. I am sure that should one go ahead that nothing of the sort will occur here.

So would you be interested?

Or is it too similar to the Survivor threads to contemplate beginning the idea?

Mänwe · 12-14-2006, 09:37 AM

I would suggest, if the idea were to be accepted, that 6 would be sufficient for the first to see how things would progress.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 12-14-2006, 10:30 AM

What would the debate be? Or did I miss that?

Mänwe · 12-14-2006, 10:32 AM

Feanor, I cannot reveal too much for then those who were interested would have time to prepare. But it would include a blend of both Tolkien (his books) and the Barrow-downs site.

12-14-2006, 07:08 AM	#1
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 283	Balloon Debate Discussion. I apologise if this is not the right place to start this thread; but as I foresee it as a blend of Tolkien and the Barrow-Downs itself I thought it best go here. I hope my reasoning is sound. (All complaints to Boromir88 if I am wrong ) I have noticed many fine quizzes and games but I've not seen a sign of a "Balloon Debate", (I may not have looked deep enough) so I wanted to start this thread and guage the interest of the members. Would you like to take part in a Balloon Debate? Now what is a "Balloon Debate" for those a little unfamiliar with the term. Well it is simple, a number of participants for example six (this figure is usually a managable number for the moderator and participants and time length desired), speaks on behalf of themselves, or a character or race, (however my intention is for this to change to accomodate different challenges) to win over the audience. That is to say that the balloon in which they are in, is sinking, one person must be thrown out at the end of each round (the voting is made by the non-participants) until there is one "Champion" left. __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin) Last edited by Mänwe; 12-14-2006 at 08:40 AM.

12-14-2006, 07:46 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Having googled to find out what it was... it is not a million miles from the survivor threads... hopefully the single champion thing would stop it getting quite so err....vitriolic? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

12-14-2006, 08:34 AM	#3
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 283	Ah, silly of me not to have included a description of what it is...I shall edit it in a minute. Yes, there has not been a debate yet that I have either participated in, viewed or moderated that has degenerated into any sort of nastyness. I am sure that should one go ahead that nothing of the sort will occur here. So would you be interested? Or is it too similar to the Survivor threads to contemplate beginning the idea? __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin) Last edited by Mänwe; 12-14-2006 at 08:41 AM.

12-14-2006, 09:37 AM	#4
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 283	I would suggest, if the idea were to be accepted, that 6 would be sufficient for the first to see how things would progress. __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin)

12-14-2006, 10:30 AM	#5
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	What would the debate be? Or did I miss that? __________________ peace

12-14-2006, 10:32 AM	#6
Mänwe Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: May as well be the Arctic Circle Posts: 283	Feanor, I cannot reveal too much for then those who were interested would have time to prepare. But it would include a blend of both Tolkien (his books) and the Barrow-downs site. __________________ "I am, I fear, a most unsatisfactory person." - (Letter #124 To Sir Stanley Unwin)